Sumiyoshi Kizuki
Sumiyoshi Kizuki has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 1999 to 2023, spanning sets such as Team Rocket, Skyridge, and Legends Awakened. The work favors cartoonish, playful staging with clear, balanced compositions and vibrant-to-pastel color.
“The card depicts Metapod nestled among vibrant autumn leaves, creating a serene backdrop that emphasizes its stillness. This moment captures the essence of a cocoon, where Metapod remains motionless, preparing for the transformation ahead. The soft colors and gentle shapes of the leaves contrast with Metapod's sturdy form, suggesting a sense of quiet anticipation. It feels like a brief pause in nature, where growth is just around the corner.”
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Harden
During your opponent's next turn, whenever 20 or less damage is done to Metapod (after applying Weakness and Resistance), prevent that damage. (Any other effects of attacks still happen).
Hatch
Flip a coin. If heads, remove all damage counters from Metapod. Then, search your deck for a card that evolves from Metapod and attach that card to Metapod. This counts as evolving Metapod. Shuffle your deck afterward.
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